Empowering Teaching Assistant for SEMH & Special Needs

Polaris, company; Burnley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Polaris Community in Burnley invites applications for a Full-Time Teaching Assistant to support a pupil or small groups within a holistic educational setting. You will assist classroom staff, monitor progress, and help with planning and supervision during activities and trips.

Ideal candidates have GCSEs in English and Maths, A-levels preferred, and experience with SEMH. DBS check will be required; development opportunities and a supportive team are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong basic education, ideally to A-level, with a minimum of GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics, and sound IT skills.
• Previous experience in a similar role, i.e. Teaching Assistant.
• Some previous experience of working with pupils with SEMH within an educational setting.
• Be experienced and confident enough to take additional responsibility in an area of school, e.g. Food Hygiene, Forest School, Lunchtimes, School Yoga etc.
• Experience of behaviour management and techniques.
• Committed to professional development and willing to learn.
• Willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check prior to commencing work.

Responsibilities

• Dedicated to mentoring and supporting one pupil or a small group of no more than six pupils.
• Supporting the classroom teacher during lessons.
• Reporting on pupils' progress and concerns, and liaising with other school staff to ensure pupils' needs are met.
• Supervision of pupils during non-classroom time including extra-curricular activities and school trips.
• Assisting with lesson planning and classroom preparation.
• Setting work where appropriate and marking.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and driving interaction and positive learning outcomes.

Skills

Mentoring

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

IT skills

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Mathematics

A-levels (preferred)

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Polaris Community in Burnley invites applications for a Full-Time Teaching Assistant to support a pupil or small groups within a holistic educational setting. You will assist classroom staff, monitor progress, and help with planning and supervision during activities and trips.

Ideal candidates have GCSEs in English and Maths, A-levels preferred, and experience with SEMH. DBS check will be required; development opportunities and a supportive team are offered.